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JACL 48th National Convention: Strategic Planning in Order

JACL chapter delegates participate attentively at the National Council meeting during the 48th JACL National Convention in Washington, D.C. (Photo:…

P.C. EditorJuly 21, 2017

Community JACL News

Twin Cities JACL Co-Sponsors ‘Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit: Japanese American WWII Incarceration, Then & Now’ Exhibit

Paul Kitagaki Jr. (seated, third from left) with Twin Cities JACL Education Committee members (seated, from left) Les Suzukamo, Janet Carlson (co-chair), Carolyn Nayematsu…

P.C. EditorJuly 6, 2017

National News Uncategorized

California Budget Includes $3 Million in CCLPEP Funds

By George Toshio Johnston, P.C. Senior Editor, Digital & Social Media LOS ANGELES — California Gov. Jerry Brown signed the…

P.C. EditorJuly 6, 2017

National News

Katie Wong Receives Congressional Gold Medal

Kaitlin (Katie) Wong of Carlmont High School in Belmont, Calif., was one of 373 students from across the nation to…

P.C. EditorJuly 6, 2017

JACL National News Politics

JACL Taps David Inoue for Executive Director Post

David H. Inoue By P.C. Staff LOS ANGELES — JACL National President Gary Mayeda announced on June 26 that David…

P.C. EditorJune 27, 2017

Community News

Historic Japanese Photograph Collection Presented to California State

The longevity of the Wakamatsu Colony was due, in part, to the goodwill of the Veerkamp family. COLOMA, Calif. —…

P.C. EditorJune 19, 2017

Community JACL News Politics

JACL to Be Featured on Asian Pacific America

Lance Lew, coordinating producer for “Asian Pacific America With Robert Handa," on the show’s set with host Robert Handa. (Photo:…

P.C. EditorJune 19, 2017

National News

NPS Announces $1.6 Million in Grants to Preserve and Interpret WWII Japanese American Confinement Sites

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Park Service announced $1.6 million in grants on June 8 to fund preservation, restoration and…

P.C. EditorJune 19, 2017

JACL National News Politics

Washington, D.C.: More to Do Than Just a Convention

Artwork by Japanese artis Utamaro is currently on display at the Smithsonian Sackler Gallery until July 9. By David Inoue…

P.C. EditorJune 19, 2017

Community News

Sei Fujii’s Final Legal Victory

A lantern monument to commemorate the life and legacy of Sei Fujii was dedicated in Little Tokyo in August 2015.…

P.C. EditorJune 19, 2017